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Configure and Test the Firewall in Windows

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Part of Security+ Secure Systems Management Topic: General Cyber Security

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What you'll do

In this challenge, you will configure the Windows firewall.

Display the default firewall settings
Configure the firewall to permit traffic
Display firewall configurations by using Windows PowerShell
Add the FTP service
Configure the firewall for FTP connections
Display firewall log file information

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⏱ About 75 minutes
Counts towards: CompTIA Security+ (exam SY0-701)

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